Ahh Djibouti.
Who'd a thunk. Does anything ever happen there?
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Ahh Djibouti.
Who'd a thunk. Does anything ever happen there?
Maybe thats why Assal-Afar is so depressed....................Quote:
Originally Posted by edv
...........ba dump bump, crash!
Name the largest Brick Building in Europe There is some contention regarding the correct answer, so I will accept either of 2 possible answers.
Stockport viaduct? I know it was at some point. Don't know if it still is.
No. not one of the 2 answers. Although the viaduct does get some mention, I would consider it a structure rather than a building (like a bridge).
In terms of sheer volume of bricks, I'd guess the Coliseum in Rome?
That hideous palace in Bucharest?
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by schmenke
Not all made of bricks
The Coliseum utilized a careful combination of these types: concrete for the foundations, travertine for the piers and arcades, tufa infill between piers for the walls of the lower two levels, and brick-faced concrete used for the upper levels and for most of the vaults.
No. But it is the largest building in europe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Drew
Not made of bricks, but that place did use over one million cubic meters of marble!
Marble bricks? :p :Quote:
Originally Posted by edv
Otherwise, I haev no idea atm.
Bricks, Drew.. Like these: :D
http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~l...tic/Bricks.jpg
Bricks always make me think of England. I suppose the building is in UK but I don't know its name.
Well, England IS a part of Europe, I think. So it is in the running....
Time for a hint?
How about
'Pigs On The Wing'
Ahhhh, think it's time I got me off to the dog's home...........
Edv, I seem to remember it being a castle in umm, bugger, either Germany or Poland. Oh well, probably helped someone.
Heathrow Police station?
I have no idea!
i think poland krakow or something
None correct so far.
BTW my hint for the answer was musically inclined.....
I was trying to be helpfull as well :) . There is a famous dog and cat home nearby.Quote:
Originally Posted by Camelopard
Spandau Citadel in Berlin?Quote:
Originally Posted by edv
Nope.
I think I know... :) but I have been cheating
Why do I feel like I have to dig up my old Pink Floyd albums...?Quote:
Originally Posted by edv
Magnus: Cheating not allowed.
Schmenke: You are on track
Where's Caroline these days??
Aghhhh, OK, it's been a while since anyone had a guess so I'd "batter" go off to "sea" the "power station" near the dog and cat home in sarth London........
Very cryptic, but I still haven't a clue. Brick buildings in Europe, just not my specialty. Asked Edgar the Crow, but he's stumped too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Camelopard
Haha Camelopard, you are the witty one.
Battersea Power Station it is. The other building claiming the honour is the O2 Tobacco Warehouse in Liverpool.
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2495/animalsbq1.jpg
Your go Camelopard...
Cheating not allowed? Weird gameQuote:
Originally Posted by edv
;)
I realised which building it was with the "Pigs on the Wing" clue, hence my reference to the "dog's home". Battersea Dog's Home is famous, featured in the animal show that Rolf Harris used to present.Quote:
Originally Posted by Camelopard
Speaking of Rolf which city in Australia was he born.
"Rolf's Biography
Rolf Harris, artist, musician, singer, TV presenter and one of Britain’s best-loved entertainers was born in _______, Australia. He has been awarded a CBE and is a Member of the Order of Australia and has won many honours for his work in the entertainment industry."
Wild guess, Adelaide?
Not Adelaide, but I should add that it is a major city.Quote:
Originally Posted by Breeze
Not somewhere like Grong Grong, or Wagga Wagga, or Woy Woy!
:rolleyes: "War is good for big business, I'm glad I have shares in Halliburton and Kellog, Root & Brown." :rolleyes:
So that means it is not Colac Colac, Lang Lang or Gerang Gerang either.
How about Brisbane then.
Nope.......Quote:
Originally Posted by malscar
Nor Gin Gin :) .
Canberra? :laugh:
No, not Canberra I don't think anyone famous was born in Canberra :) . Maybe some members of the "Doug Anthony Allstars" were born here. Canberra is boring :) .
Perth?
Ed is right :)Quote:
Originally Posted by edv
Bassendean to be exact.
Are you serious? I've got no idea who Rolf Harris is! Lucky guess, if it's true.
Yep Perth is correct, your turn Edv.